Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
Black Men in White Coats youth summit aims to address disparity
The Black Men in White Coats youth summit at Golda Meir School offered a hands-on experience with the medical field for Milwaukee kids on Saturday.
The Black Men in White Coats youth summit at Golda Meir School offered a hands-on experience with the medical field for Milwaukee kids on Saturday.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Milwaukee LGBTQ+ liaison withdraws from role, to continue advocacy
Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ liaison has withdrawn from the position, Mayor Cavalier Johnson's office announced Friday, Oct. 27.
Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ liaison has withdrawn from the position, Mayor Cavalier Johnson's office announced Friday, Oct. 27.
Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
For Emmett Till's family, national monument declaration cements his inclusion in American story
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
Waukesha County Fair inclusive rides, lights off, music down
The midway at the Waukesha County Fair looked and sounded a little different on Thursday. It allowed some to experience their first carnival ride.
The midway at the Waukesha County Fair looked and sounded a little different on Thursday. It allowed some to experience their first carnival ride.